SAINT ROBERT OF NEWMINSTER PARISH
Incorporating the former Parishes of:
St. Mary of the Angels & St. Clare Church, Elbow St, Levenshulme, M19 3PY
St. Richard Church, Sutcliffe Avenue, Longsight, M12 5TN
Parochial Administrator: Fr. Boniface Ambe. Tel no. 0161 843 6907 – resident at St. Mary’s Presbytery
Hospital Chaplain: Fr. Martin Dowd – resident at St Mary’s Presbytery
Website: www.stmaryslevenshulme.co.uk
Email: info@stmaryslevenshulme.co.uk
Times of Masses 10 – 16 September
| Day | Time | Church | Liturgy |
| Monday | 9:15am | St Richard’s | Mass |
| Tuesday | 9:30am | St Mary’s | Mass |
| Wednesday | 9:15am | St Richard’s | School Mass with KS2 children from St Richard’s Primary |
| Thursday | 9:30am | St Mary’s | Mass |
| Friday | 9:15am | St Richard’s | Mass |
| Saturday | 10am
|
St Mary’s
|
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Confession |
| 11am
5pm 6:30pm |
St Mary’s
St Richard’s St Mary’s |
Mass
Vigil Mass Vigil Mass |
|
| Sunday | 9:30am
11am |
St Richard’s
St Mary’s |
Mass
Mass |
| Feasts of the Week | |
| Wednesday 13th | St John Chrysostom, Bishop and Doctor |
| Thursday 14th | The Exaltation of the Holy Cross |
| Friday 15th | Our Lady of Sorrows |
There will be a Special Collection for the Catholic Education Service on Sunday 10 September.
Pray for the Sick and Housebound who are sick at this time, including Eileen Tiernan, Joyce McLean, Delia Regan, Mia O’Connor, George O’Connor, Becky Lester, Patrick Rogers, Benny Woods, Molly McGoldrick, Ray Sweeney, Julie O’Hara, Jessie Reilly, Baby Aldiz Julz, Rob Stuart, Lucy Murphy, John Maskell, Alisha Malone, Maise Callaghan, Damien Hegarty, John Tunney, John Reynolds, Mary Callaghan, Sarah & Stacey Todd, Bryne Lynch, Michael Browne, Kathleen McGuigan, Maureen Kennedy, Margaret McAteer, Frank Kelly, Jackson Giles, Anna Kerrigan, Maria Valgamilli, Judy Miller, Alan Smith, Mary Regan, Mary McGlade, Christine Jackson, Gary Pereira, Peggy Sweeney, Irene Rice, Karen Rice May the Good Lord strengthen and comfort them. Pray also for all who care for the sick.
Grant eternal rest to those who have died recently: John Vassy, Fi Barratt
Anniversaries: Catherine Barrett, Father Paddy Durkin, Mary McGee, John McGee, Sister M Antonia McGovern, Patricia Currid.
Parishioners who are housebound and would like to receive Holy Communion at home can contact the Parish Office 0161 248 8836 info@stmaryslevenshulme.co.uk
The Parish Administrator is available in the Parish office on Tuesdays and Fridays, 9.00-12.00
Baptism registration takes place at St Mary’s Church after the 11am Mass on the second Sunday of each month. Parents are warmly invited to register their child after this Mass.
Could you volunteer for your Parish?
Volunteers are always welcome. At the moment we particularly require someone to take on responsibility for arranging the church flowers. If you think this could be you, please speak to Father Boniface.
Special meeting:
There will be a meeting for all choir members after the 11.00 Mass on Sunday 17 September, in St Mary’s Church.
Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham
Saturday 23rd September 2023, 3pm
St Patrick’s Church, Livesey Street, Collyhurst, M4 4FA
A special celebration Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Walsingham will be taking place on Saturday 23rd September. Our afternoon of prayer begins at 2.30pm with the Rosary, before Mass at 3pm. There will also be an opportunity for confession. Everyone is welcome to join us for refreshments after Mass.
Mass for Vocations to the Priesthood
Thursday 14 September, 7pm
St Monica’s, Woodsend Rd South, Flixton M41 6QB
Each month, our diocesan vocations team travels to a different deanery to hold a special Mass for the future of the priesthood in our Diocese.
Diocese of Salford – Communications Assistant
Appointment Type: Full time, 12-month fixed-term contract
Working hours: 35 hours per week – normally weekdays but includes one Sunday per month
Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP
Salary: £19,838 – £23,936 depending on skills and experience.
Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/
Diocese of Salford – Safeguarding Administrator (replacement role)
Appointment Type: Part-time, 12-month fixed-term contract
Working hours: 28 hours per week, with some flexible working required
Location: Cathedral Centre, 3 Ford Street, Salford, M3 6DP
Salary: £19,838 – £21,279 FTE, depending on skills and experience
Find out more and apply at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/news/vacancies/
Knights of Saint Columba National Relics Tour – Mass with Bishop JohnMonday 11th September, 7pmSt Mary’s Church, Chorley New Road, Horwich, BL6 5QJAn exciting opportunity to pray before the relics of three inspiring saints is heading to our diocese this month.The Knights of St Columba are proud to be accompanying the sacred relics of Saints Andrew, Margaret, and Columba on a tour of churches across the country, including a number of parishes in our diocese. Bishop John will be celebrating a special Mass in honour of the visit at St Mary’s, Horwich, at 7pm on Monday 11th September. Find out more about the tour and where you can join in prayer at https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/knights-of-saint-columba-relics-tour/
Hope in the Future Celebration Event Tuesday 3rd October 2023, 6:30pm – 9pmThe Edge, Riveredge, Wigan WN3 5ABJoin the Diocese of Salford’s Formation Department for a special event celebrating our six-year Hope in the Future journey. The event will include inspiring talks from Bishop John and lay missionary Pippa Baker, music from One Hope Project, opportunities for small-group discussions and idea sharing, and a quiet time of prayer led by Bishop John. The event is free of charge and open to all and is ideal for those who have been involved in Hope in the Future in their parish, deanery, or school, those who would like to learn more about it or begin their own journey, and for individuals seeking to grow as Missionary Disciples. Register your place at www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/hope-in-the-future-celebration-event/
Hope in the Future Celebration Event Tuesday 3rd October 2023, 6:30pm – 9pmThe Edge, Riveredge, Wigan WN3 5ABJoin the Diocese of Salford’s Formation Department for a special event celebrating our six-year Hope in the Future journey. The event will include inspiring talks from Bishop John and lay missionary Pippa Baker, music from One Hope Project, opportunities for small-group discussions and idea sharing, and a quiet time of prayer led by Bishop John. The event is free of charge and open to all and is ideal for those who have been involved in Hope in the Future in their parish, deanery, or school, those who would like to learn more about it or begin their own journey, and for individuals seeking to grow as Missionary Disciples. Register your place at www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/hope-in-the-future-celebration-event/
“Love for a Lifetime” – Marriage Preparation 2023 and 2024Our diocesan Marriage Preparation team invites you to join them in their next Marriage Preparation Course. The course – taking place at St John Fisher’s in Kearsley – is open to couples preparing for marriage across the diocese and will take place over two Saturday afternoon seminars. Please visit https://www.dioceseofsalford.org.uk/faith/sacraments/marriage/ for dates and further information.